Exhibitions Technician

ACT Galleries, Museums and Heritage is looking for a highly motivated Exhibitions Technician to work at the Canberra Museum and Gallery, Lanyon Homest

ACT Galleries, Museums and Heritage is looking for a highly motivated Exhibitions Technician to work at the Canberra Museum and Gallery, Lanyon Homestead, Mugga Mugga Cottage and Calthorpes House. This role is part of the Exhibitions and Collections team that is responsible for the care, conservation and exhibition development of the collections at Canberra Museum and Gallery and the ACT Historic Places.

The role would suit a practical, multi-tasker who enjoys supporting high-performing staff as well as being involved in a creative, dynamic environment. You will have experience working in a museum or gallery with an understanding of best practice and health and safety issues for the security, installation, and movement of cultural material. You will have skills in the installation of a wide variety of objects as well as construction and carpentry, audio visual and computer literacy skills.

In return, we can offer you a friendly, creative inclusive workplace at significant heritage places, the opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of the ACT’s most prominent cultural organisation, and close-up exposure to the ACT’s cultural heritage.

Experience working in ACT Government would be welcome but not essential.

The position is a full-time position located at Canberra Museum and Gallery and includes work at our historic sites as required.

Provide a two-page pitch telling us what you would bring to our team addressing the Position Description, a copy of your current curriculum vitae, and the contact details of two referees.